Cadw and the National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) have both awarded £335,000 towards efforts to preserve one of Wales' most significant buildings deemed to be 'at risk'.

The funding will help the Landmark Trust to acquire and restore Llwyn Celyn, a Grade I-listed medieval house located within the Brecon Beacons National Park and which dates back to the late 15th century. Once the house has been secured, detailed research will be carried into its history. It is also hoped that when the restoration is complete, the house will be made available for rent as holiday accommodation.

Tourism minister John Penrose said: "This funding will help secure the future of this significant building for generations to come. It's vitally important that we continue to protect our heritage at risk." NHMF chief executive Carole Souter added: "Llwyn Celyn is exactly the kind of rare heritage treasure the National Heritage Memorial Fund was set up to save when it was founded 30 years ago. It offers an amazing insight into the way our homes - great and small - have developed over the centuries."

Image (c) Royal Commission of the Ancient and Historic Monuments of Wales